World Analysis – Nylon Fibers

Duration: Long-term outlook to 2050

Nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 resins are the two most common polyamides found commercially, and both originate from naphtha-based monomers through completely different processes and intermediates. Nylon fiber is one of the major applications for nylon resin, which is used to produce textile and industrial filaments or other filaments, such as bulk continuous filament (BCF) used in carpet manufacture. Currently, nylon fibers account for about 5% of the global demand for all fibers and are placed well behind other fibers such as polyester, cotton, polypropylene, and cellulosic. Nylon fibers are produced by polymerization in liquid or solid phase, and the molten polymer is then extruded through very fine spinnerets to form filaments.

Textile filaments are generally consumed in apparel applications such as blouses, dresses, foundation garments, hosiery, lingerie, undergarments, raincoats, ski apparel, windbreakers, swimwear, and cycle wear. Industrial filaments are consumed as tire cord, automotive airbags, hoses, conveyer and seat belts, parachutes, racket strings, ropes and nets, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, tents, thread, and monofilament fishing line. BCF is used to manufacture rug and carpets. Other filaments are used to produce home furnishings such as bedspreads, curtains, and upholstery. As such, nylon fibers find end uses in a wide variety of industries.

TDuration: Long-term outlook to 2050

he World Analysis – Nylon Fibers provides a comprehensive analysis and key insights into critical market developments as they shape the future outlook for the global nylon fibers market.

The following reports, data files, analytical tools and visualization modules are available online and can be downloaded from our website:

• Direct Access to the Subject Matter Experts
• In-depth exploration of present market strategic insights, recognition of critical challenges, and presentation of our experts’ forecasts and analysis
• Explanatory Notes detailing data sources, methodologies, unit and conversion factors, and World Analysis deliverables.
• Energy and Economy assumptions
• Price, cost, and margin base assumptions forecast and sensitivities analysis, including price assessment methodology and price definitions across all regions.
• Excel data files with standard supply/demand graphics and price forecasts extended to 2050, trade grids with country and regional trade flows Data appendix (Excel) with supply/demand, capacity and trade tables.
• An online dashboard visualization of capacity, supply/demand, trade grids, and price, cost and margin forecasts
• Supply/demand and capacity database access via data browser
• Data Appendix (Excel) with supply/demand and capacity tables
• Capacity by company/shareholder, capacity integration, top producer/consumer and surplus/deficit capacity ranking, and ownership/subsidiary information

Data is provided for the following products:

Supply/demand balances:

• Nylon Polymerization
• Nylon Chip/Resin
• Nylon Staple Fiber
• Nylon Bulked Continuous Filament
• Nylon Industrial Filament
• Nylon Textile Filament

Capacity:

• Nylon 6 Chip/Resin
• Nylon 6,6 Chip/Resin
• Nylon Staple Fiber
• Nylon Bulked Continuous Filament
• Nylon Industrial Filament
• Nylon Textile Filament

This World Analysis contains detailed information on capacities, production, demand, and trade for all significant producing and consuming countries and regions. Although data gathering is essential for understanding history and potential future trends, we believe that the interpretation and analysis of the data is the most valuable information to our clients.

Duration: Long-term outlook to 2050